Replacement flash circuit board

[docsmilez]

andygg1986 Just checked my flash after reading your comment. What do you know i actually have a super flash from my GC2 bought at golfsmith. I guess I won't be needing the spare circuit board anymore if anyone is interested I'll send it to you for the same $40.

I also have a regular spare flash from foresight, does anyone know if that will still work with my GC2 after being modified for a super flash ?

[SwingLeft]

The spare flash will still work. I bought my gc2 new, and it also came with the spare flash which I have tried.

[bk1106]

docsmilez : Is it convenient to post a photo of the super flash or its board? Kind of curious with what one looks like, not that I'll ever want to get one. My first one (a regular one from 2014) is still working after 30+ months. FS may have only adjusted something very slightly to create the current superflash.

[docsmilez]

If anyone wants one of these I have not opened mine and will ship it to you for $40 as well. Please PM or email me at ali7098@gmail.com

[docsmilez]

bk1106 don't think I want to risk opening it up or messing with it but there is a video on YouTube from foresight that shows it (don't have a pic on me now/ too lazy). After 30 months of regular use I wonder if yours is a super flash. Seems like most people are getttong 12-24 months from a regular flash. Obviously it all depends on use.

[mthunt]

The super flash wasn't out 30 months ago.

[andygg1986]

I don't have a superflash, but I found these pictures online for comparison of the two. If anyone ever has a superflash that dies, I would love to see what is inside.

[docsmilez]

Wierd, that superflash picture on the left looks nothing like the superflash on foresights video. This video has the 2 flashes side by side. Starting to wonder if that is an aftermarket superflash in the pic?!?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nIQKXpAdr0I

[docsmilez]

Just found another thread and it appears that there are 2 types of superflashes. One with a huge window and one with a medium sized window (but larger than the regular flash). Now I am really confused

http://golfsimulatorforum.com/forum/foresight-sports/100802-gc2-missing-putts-and-chips/page2

[bk1106]

Mine is a regular flash with small window, plus there were no superflashes back in 2014. Mine did start to miss fire very recently, about once in roughly 80 strokes. So, perhaps it is near its end.

[jjkoolman]

andygg1986 would it be worth it to have a group of forum members (myself included) purchase a superflash for you to disassemble and try to recreate the board and what not so we could all be running super flashes, but not going through Foresight? Just an idea.. not sure of the logistics so maybe it's not feasible.

[andygg1986]

The biggest problem that I can see with that is my GC2 is pretty old. I have read somewhere that only the newer ones will work with the superflash, so I couldn't test new designs without sending mine in for an upgrade which would be around $100. Even if I did send it in, $500 is a fair amount of money and I don't know for sure that it can be duplicated. For all I know, Foresight may have an exclusive contract for custom flash tubes. I have contacted several flash tube manufacturers about doing a custom tube that would be more durable, and haven't had any luck finding someone to do it.

In principle I like the idea of everyone having access to a cheaper superflash, but I don't feel confident enough that it could be done to ask other people to risk their money buying one to take apart.

[jjkoolman]

Fair enough, just figured if it could be done, I would definitely be willing to chip in to get a super flash for you to reverse engineer. I also don't really care to upgrade my GC2 if it isn't compatible with the superflash. I would need to pay the $500 transfer fee plus the $100 for the upgrade. If it ever becomes an option though I'm all in!!!

[mthunt]

I have issues with wedge shots. It drives me insane. If the ball is not at the top left of the FOV I get a ton of no reads. I replaced the flash with a new one. Still happened. I tried different lighting. Still happens. I called Foresight and they said "you need the super flash". I'm ready to buy one. I ordered Andy's flash and will see if that's better. It's bizarre. I never have a no read on any shot other than a 100 wedge where the ball is not at the top left of the FOV.

[bk1106]

Have you tried different relative elevation between GC2 and ball? I remember that having GC2 looks down onto the ball is preferred. FS' suggestion was not helpful, there were a good 6-7 years of normal flash working perfectly before superflash came on the scene in (late) 2016.

[mthunt]

I've tried level to 1.5" above

[Hacksalot]

I have the exact same issue! Let me know if either flash fixes the problem

[Antony]

Could be interested in a board. How much to ship to NZ?

[andygg1986]

It looks like it would be about the same amount as Europe. Add $5 to the prices and it will just go first class us postal service which might take a couple of weeks.

[mthunt]

I got my flash from Andy today. I hit 50 shots and I'm a happy customer.

[docsmilez]

Did is solve your no read problem?

[Ports]

Is this flash an old flash and can be refurbished?

[Ports]

I'm inquiring for future reference on a supply of a cheaper flashes. I'd be willing to donate this flash for R&D purposes if it does crap out and is a super flash. I bought the unit used from Foresight Canada.

[Ports]

1/2" x 1 1/8" are my dimensions

[andygg1986]

Mine is 1/2" x 7/8" so that must be a superflash. Be sure to let me know if it dies because I would love to take it apart!

[Ports]

Is there any way to tell how many flashes have been used. I've heard of a flash counter, but thought it no longer is available.

[andygg1986]

I think firmware 3.5 is the last one that has a counter on it. Not sure if it works with a superflash though

[Bnovo556]

Do you still have any of these available, Andy? Just had my flash go out in the middle of a round with friends last night and don't want to wait weeks for bulbs to come in. I would be in for 3 if they're available. Thanks!

[andygg1986]

Yes I still have enough to build three of them. I can send them out tomorrow if you send payment today.

[Bnovo556]

Great. Just sent payment via Paypal for 3 boards. I'm still on 3.5 firmware and play pretty regularly, so I should be able to get you some feedback.

[andygg1986]

Got it! I will send them out tomorrow.

[andygg1986]

All of the first batch of flashes has been sold. Thank you to everyone who is trying them out. I look forward to hearing some feedback!

[bogeyfree]

Are these boards still available?

[mthunt]

Make more dude. They work great. Mine is better than the original. I want another one for backup. Count me in when you make more.

[cooke23]

Yeah, sign me up for one as well.

[Kld72954]

I would like to purchase a spare as well